R&D and industrial application of key sodium-ion battery technologies with Sichuan Star Sodium Battery Co., Ltd. (Star Sodium) in Dazhou, Sichuan. Under the memorandum, the two parties will focus on the joint R&D of cutting-edge sodium-ion battery technologies, covering areas such as energy storage system parts and materials, battery pack module materials, and cell materials. The focus lies in thermal management, structural design, electrochemica...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

ICE model, with revised seating surfaces, the addition of cooled front seats on select trims, and enlarged armrest storage. Functional updates to the 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid include:      •  A new 22.7 kWh battery delivers a 15% increase in capacity, but the combination of a new cooling system and improved thermal management delivers longer electric driving range and a 60% increase in power output.      •  Electric range is incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Diodes Inc. introduces SPI boost controller for adaptive front lighting systems On March 12, Plano, Texas-based Diodes Inc. announced that it was strengthening its power management portfolio with the introduction of the AL8859Q, and automotive-compliant multi-phase SPI boost controller designed to meet the power density, efficiency, EMI, and functional safety requirements of advanced headlight control units.  The device serves as the primary con...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Infineon presents fully integrated motor control system-in-package for automotive sector On March 3, Infineon Technologies AG presented the MOTIX TLE9954QSW40-33, its first fully integrated motor control system-in-package (SiP) for the automotive sector. The new motor driver addresses the industry’s growing challenges related to extreme miniaturization.  The solution supports compact designs for applications such as EV thermal management syste...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

5% higher in energy density than its predecessor. Coupled with automotive weight reduction and efficiency innovations, the Denza Z9GT SUV, a vehicle model powered by the Blade Battery 2.0, delivers a range of 1,036km. Furthermore, the Blade Battery 2.0 comes with the FlashPass lithium-ion transport system and an all-temperature-range intelligent thermal management system, which allow for less heat generation and more efficient, uniform heat dissi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

, reaching 142kWh, which enables a driving range of over 1,000km. In addition, the cathode specific capacity exceeds 300mAh/g, more than twice that of high-performance lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The battery is reportedly undergoing further iterative upgrades, with the potential to push system energy density beyond 340Wh/kg, total pack capacity over 200kWh, and driving range past 1,600km. The project team has also developed an innovat...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

BorgWarner to supply European OEM with integrated drive module for range extended vehicles On February 11, BorgWarner announced it has secured a program award from a premium European OEM to supply an 800V Integrated Drive Module (iDM) supporting a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV), with mass production scheduled to begin in 2029. The iDM is a highly integrated system incorporating BorgWarner’s innovative single-electric-machine design with...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

life of 8,000 cycles that extends vehicle lifecycle operational mileage by 80,000km, equivalent to an additional CNY 150,000 revenue.Engineered to greatly enhance the economy of intercity trunk transportation operations, the long-range variant features the world’s first LCV super hybrid chemical system cell to combine the advantages of ternary lithium and lithium-iron phosphate batteries. The single-pack capacity of 253kWh enables an ultra-lon...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

ors into the SmartMCD TB9M001FTG board, helping automotive engineers streamline prototyping for applications such as sunroofs, wipers, power windows, and adjustable seats. The SmartMCD device is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified and includes built-in protection for overcurrent, over- and undervoltage, and thermal shutdown. The device supports forward and reverse control of two brushed DC motors. It also includes two high-side drivers for 5V and 12V load...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

  Our next stage will be to strengthen our activities in developing electrification products. Since becoming a part of the Highly Group, we have fastened the pace in developing products such as electric compressors for electric vehicles. Also of note, we are currently increasing sales of heat pump systems for EVs in the Chinese market. Going forward, we are developing EV heat pumps and various electric components for global Japanese OEMs. Alread...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Hanon Systems achieves annual sales of KRW 10 trillion for the first time in its history in 2025 South Korea’s thermal management system manufacturer, Hanon Systems Co., Ltd., announced that it will achieve the annual revenue of KRW 10 trillion (JPY 1.1 trillion) for the first time in its history in 2025. Also, in 2026, it aims to maintain the growth momentum, generating sales of KRW 11 trillion (JPY 1.21 trillion), while restoring profitabilit...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Jiangsu authorities approve establishment of provincial NECV power, control system innovation center On January 7, the Xuzhou authorities announced the recent approval by the Jiangsu authorities for a provincial new energy commercial vehicle (NECV) power and control system innovation center based on Jiangsu Guochuang New Energy Commercial Vehicle Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. Placing emphasis on power and control systems for NECVs, the innovati...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

ry module built on ProLogium’s superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology. The module enables EVs to achieve up to 1,000 km range. The program has already advanced to the sample car-ready stage.  By achieving the same driving range with a smaller-capacity battery system, overall vehicle weight can be reduced by up to approximately 300 kg. The jointly developed solid-state battery module has the potential to sub...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

tive automotive products.  Following the collaboration MOU signed at IAA Mobility, ProLogium and Rimac have further deepened technical development. The jointly developed Superfluidized All-Inorganic Solid-State Lithium-Ceramic Battery Pack will be physically showcased at CES 2026. It will have key system-level advantages such as module-free architecture, high packaging efficiency, superior thermal management, maintenance and recycling friendly, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/02

Guangxi Auto Group inaugurates subsidiary for NEV thermal management systems On December 29, Guangxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (Guangxi Auto Group) inaugurated Liuzhou Zhuochuang Automotive Thermal Management System Co., Ltd. (Liuzhou Zhuochuang), a subsidiary that will be extending the group’s business operations from compressors to New Energy Vehicle (NEV) thermal management systems. Liuzhou Zhuochuang has established a comprehensive advance...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

CATL Intelligent, IAT forge strategic partnership CATL (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL Intelligent), a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), signed a strategic cooperation agreement with IAT Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (IAT). Leveraging CATL’s Bedrock Chassis technology and IAT’s vehicle design and system integration capabilities, the two companies will provide global customers with diversified...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

Hyundai WIA to expand integrated thermal management system business Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it would expand its integrated thermal management system business. The company began producing integrated thermal management systems for electric vehicles (EVs) in July 2025 and is supplying them to Kia Corporation for the Kia PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). The company plans to deliver the products for the Kia PV7 large-sized PBV, starting...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Marelli unveils new energy management system for electrified vehicles at CTI Symposium 2025 On December 3, 2025, Marelli unveiled its new solution for intelligent energy management for hybrid (HV) and electric vehicles (EV) at the CTI Symposium in Berlin, Germany. The modular system is based on proprietary software, which can be integrated with vehicle and zonal control units and thermal components. It enables coordination across the vehicle’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

f the highlights includes a range extender module for REEVs (range extender electric vehicles) that are gaining adoption in China and the USA. The module, which has been integrated into the first customer vehicles, consists of e-motor plus power electronics for power generation, including a cooling system with oil pump, water connection and oil filter. It delivers up to 300 kW of continuous charging power in the Power Class 2 version and features...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

CES 2026: Elmos, Germany, to present semiconductor innovations On December 2, Elmos Semiconductor SE announced that it will present its latest semiconductor innovations at CES 2026. Elmos is showcasing a variety of demonstrators that bring the capabilities of Elmos ICs to life in key applications for the mobility of tomorrow. Its compact E527.06 system-on-a-chip (SoC) sensor reliably detects rain and darkness. The OLED taillight demonstrator show...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03